The educational leave program at the University of California, Davis, known as PELP (Planned Educational Leave Program) is examined and a comprehensive profile of students who request educational leave is given. Educational leave is described as an attempt to accommodate students who require time away from school to either gain experience in a…

This study suggests that the position of department chairman can be viewed from two perspectives: the roles required of the position and the preparation of faculty for these roles. A taxonomy of the major roles of chairmen was provided. Investigation of chairmen's activities in their academic, administrative, and leadership roles permits a better…

The level of economic stimulus provided to the Atlanta area by Georgia State University was examined and found to be 5,432 full-time jobs and $140.2 million in income. It is shown that the figures are conservative since spending by part-time employees and most part-time students was omitted. A calculated multiplier of 1.48 was used, and the study…

This study analyzed the 1974-75 freshmen academic scholarship recipients at Arkansas State University with respect to their academic potential (ACT scores and rank in high school senior class) and the size of high school from which they graduated. A further purpose was to determine the grade-point average that these students earned during the fall…

Differences between freshman expectations at the University of Maryland in 1968 and 1969 were assessed using data from College and University Environment Scales (CUES). Two editions of CUES have been published. CUES I consists of 150 statements about university life that help to define the atmosphere of the institution as seen by the student. The…

This study looks at two indexes of growth and development of black colleges: trends in student enrollment and trends in the awarding of degrees. This 8-year study covers the period 1966-1973. There are 98 of the 107 historically black schools including 86 4-year schools, 50 private schools, and 36 public. Results indicated that baccalaureate…

The State University of New York College of Arts and Science at Geneseo initiated a 3-year baccalaureate degree program in the fall 1971 semester by enrolling 106 freshmen representing six departments. An additional 372 freshmen entered the program in the fall 1972 semester, bringing the current total enrollment to 458 students representing majors…

Data collected in the fourth annual survey of use of residence hall facilities in the fall of 1977, as well as summary data from fall 1974 through fall 1977 is presented in tabular form. The study includes all state-operated institutions which have residence hall facilities except facilities available at locally sponsored community colleges under…

The State University of New York College of Arts and Science at Geneseo administered the American Council on Education Student Information Form to the freshman class during the fall 1972. Data is provided concerning personal and family background, high school backgrounds, educational and vocational plans, and attitudes of both 3- and 4-year…

Five hundred ninety-five students enrolled in undergraduate classes in psychology and business administration at the University of Maryland completed an anonymous questionnaire inquiring about their use or nonuse of marijuana, their reasons for using or not using the substance, and their attitudes toward the legal penalties for marijuana…

A survey of alcohol consumption was conducted in the summer of 1977 during the freshman orientation at East Carolina University. The survey population consisted of incoming freshman and the survey instrument was a multiple-choice questionnaire in two parts. The first part requested background information about the incoming students. The second…

To ascertain the nature and extent of the differences between fraternity and non-fraternity men at the University of Maryland, a study was conducted in June 1969 with a small random sample (approximately 50 in each group). Their spring 1969 semester grades, ACT (or converted SAT) composite scores, and responses to selected items on the 1969…

The study sought to ascertain faculty perceptions of their own grading practices, opinions of what grading standards ought to be, and knowledge of how other disciplines grade. Opinions were gathered by a survey of teaching faculty at Georgia State University. Analysis revealed that faculty opinions about grading are strongly associated with…

North Carolina State University students were surveyed to assess their political attitudes and preferences prior to the 1976 general election and to compare results with those obtained in a 1972 survey. Information was obtained on: voter registration, party affiliation, political views, candidate preference for president, candidate preference for…

Student perception of food service facilities at North Carolina State University was surveyed in 1977. Of 1,100 randomly selected residence hall students, 799 responses were obtained. Respondents were asked to evaluate food service facilities and to report their eating habits. Study was limited to eating habits in their rooms, in campus…